Ep. 16: Taichi plays Suou without faults, Chihaya reveals weakness, and Arata watches the Meijin match online.
Aired on January 29, 2020
Taichi challenges Suou to a karuta match, losing without committing any faults while criticizing Suou for mocking Chihaya. He apologizes for falsely claiming to be Chihaya's boyfriend and requests a review of his performance, showing interest in Suou's style. Chihaya visits Harada-sensei to discuss Suou's weakness. On Christmas Eve, the Mizusawa Karuta Club gathers at Tsukuba's home, attempting to convince his brothers that Santa Claus is real rather than their father. The day of the Meijin and Queen match arrives, but Chihaya notices Arata is absent. Arata has a fever and intends to watch the match via an online broadcast.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Challenger playoffs commence as Harada defeats Arata, prompting Inokuma to overcome Megumu and Arata to receive a default win.
- Ep. 13 · Arata prepares for the third round while Inokuma becomes Queen's Challenger
- Ep. 14 · Kitano and Harada reflect on Harada's past while Arata loses to Harada and confesses to Chihaya.
- Ep. 15 · Chihaya struggles with Arata's confession while facing Suou's dominant karuta skills
- Ep. 16 · Taichi plays Suou without faults, Chihaya reveals weakness, and Arata watches the Meijin match online.
- Ep. 17 · Dew-Wet Sleeves and the Meijin Queen Match Start
- Ep. 18 · Shinobu reconciles with Chihaya while Suou faces Harada's tactical challenges
- Ep. 19 · Suou's Past Revealed as He Faces Harada in the Fourth Round
- Ep. 20 · Suou becomes Eternal Meijin after defeating Harada in the fifth round